If want to install heating, ventilation and air conditioning ducting in your house, then spiral ducting is good for you. It is made from a range of materials such as steel, aluminium and reinforced plastic. Spiral ducting has a smooth interior to minimise resistance to air flow and ensure that the ducting does not use up too much electricity. During installation, it is important to insulate the ducting to optimise its functionality in different rooms in your house. For instance, ducting installed in the kitchen may require a different type of insulation from that used on your bedroom's ducting. When installing ducting in your home, the following insulation types are some options:

Polyvinyl Coating for Corrosion

Polyvinyl coating is a good insulation option you can use on aluminium and steel ducting. Even though the aluminium or steel ducting can stand up to corrosion, prolonged exposure can gradually ruin the aesthetics of the ducting and its air conditioning capabilities. If your spiral ducting has to be in a place that exposes it to corrosive elements, then insulating it with a polyvinyl coating would suffice. The coating prevents chemical reaction between the corrosive elements and the ducting materials. For instance, ducting installed in kitchen spaces is exposed to smoke and lots of steam. Therefore, it would do with a polyvinyl coating to prevent any resulting chemical reactions.

Antimicrobial Coating for Harmful Microorganisms

With cold and warm air passing through the ductwork regularly, hazardous microorganisms can grow in the ductwork. These organisms include bacteria, mould, fungi and yeast that contaminate the air coming into the house. The good thing is that you can insulate the spiral ducting with an antimicrobial coating to prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms. The coating features a system of polymers comprising anti-microbial, laboratory-tested technology. If you prefer to paint your spiral ducting, the antimicrobial technology can also be incorporated in the paint.

Unfaced Fibreglass Blanket for Noise and Temperature Regulation

Unfaced fibreglass insulation blankets are made using glass wool and thermosetting resins. These materials are bonded together to form a semi-rigid, lightweight board that is amber in colour. You can use the unfaced fibreglass blanket to ensure that your ducting has superior thermoregulation capacity and noise regulation. This makes it ideal for rooms that need quiet operation of the system, such as bedrooms and living rooms. To add on that, you can go for a fibreglass blanket with a perforated, fire retardant foil laminate. It enhances safety against fire in places where the ducting has to run over fireplaces and in kitchens.